Search for dissertations about: "Lund University."
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1. Craniopharyngioma. Morbidity and Structural Changes in the Brain
University dissertation from Lund University, Faculty of MedicineAbstract : Hypothalamus (HT) is a brain structure which serves as a coordination center for several vital body functions. Craniopharyngioma (CP) is a pituitary tumor with high morbidity, primarily due to HT lesion. READ MORE
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2. Microvascular Complications and Predictors for Mortality in Patients with Type 2 Diabetes and Foot Ulcers
University dissertation from Lund University, Faculty of MedicineAbstract : A diabetic foot ulcer (DFU) is a common and serious complication of diabetes. It is today the leading cause of amputations and is associated with both increased morbidity and mortality. Individuals with DFU have 2.5 times higher mortality rates compared to patients with diabetes but without DFU, a risk that persists even after ulcer healing. READ MORE
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3. Biomaterials as carriers for bone active molecules-An approach to create off-the-shelf bone substitutes
University dissertation from Lund University, Faculty of MedicineAbstract : Bone tissue is commonly transplanted during orthopedic surgeries, primarily for the management of bone defects caused by trauma or various orthopedic conditions including, but not limited to, infections and tumours. Bone grafts are a surgeon’s choice, but their associated drawbacks are paving the way for biomaterial based bone graft substitutes. READ MORE
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4. Chemogenetics, Induced Neurons and Pluripotent Stem Cells: Towards Advanced Gene and Cell Therapies Targeting Epilepsy
University dissertation from Department of Clinical Sciences, Lund UniversityAbstract : The complexity of the central nervous system and existence of the blood-brain barrier often causes difficulties for traditional pharmacological treatments of neurological diseases. This thesis explores the feasibility and potential for novel gene and cell therapy approaches, which hold better promise for neurological disorders, while particularly targeting epilepsy. READ MORE
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5. Novel approaches to explore mechanisms of epileptic seizures - optogenetic and chemogenetic manipulation of hippocampal circuitry
University dissertation from Experimental Epilepsy GroupAbstract : Epilepsy comprises a family of neurological disorders characterized by recurrent seizures, which can be highly debilitating. Up to 30% of patients with temporal lobe epilepsy, the most common form of the disorder in adults, arising in the hippocampus, cannot be effectively treated by current pharmaceuticals. READ MORE
